Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 9 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
2. Timberline Lodge15" | |
3. Crystal Mountain14" | |
4. Alyeska12" | |
5. Mt Bachelor12" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
7. Hoodoo10" | |
8. White Pass10" | |
9. Stevens Pass9" | |
10. Silver Mountain9" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort12" | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort10" | |
4. Bolton Valley8" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
6. Stratton7" | |
7. Mount Snow7" | |
8. Titus Mountain7" | |
9. Killington6" | |
10. Laurel Mountain6" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sugar Bowl6" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
6. Kirkwood5" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
2. Sugar Bowl6" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
7. Homewood5" | |
9. Heavenly4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird8" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Alta6" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
8. Sundance3" | |
9. Powder Mountain2" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8" | |
2. Blue Mountain6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
3. Grouse Mountain4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain4" | |
2. Steamboat3" | |
3. Telluride3" | |
4. Winter Park3" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
7. Breckenridge2" | |
8. Snowmass2" | |
9. Keystone2" | |
10. Monarch Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
2. Snow Creek4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mad River2" | |
7. Hidden Valley2" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Ober Mountain2" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |